Sorry tsx, that really sucks. Just remember that she is in pain and her ease and comfort should be your primary concern. She had a long, full life, and also you get a chance to say goodbye. These are certainly things to be thankful for. Be strong. :(

No tricks or short cuts for this one I'm afraid. Bring something comfortable and familiar from home, a blanket or toy or something, and just try and remember all the good fun times. And cry. Not like you'll be able to help it anyway, but just let it fly. The anticipation is going to be the worst thing. You know the dog is sick and it's time, you'll be doing the right thing. Terribly sorry for what you're going through, pets aren't just like family members they are family members. All the best to you.

ughh..this is never fun.

When I had to put down my animal last year, I was torn as to "should I be in the room" during the process and based on advice from OT, I was in the room.

I cried my eyes out but I was so glad that I was the last person my cat saw before passing on.

Your dog lived a very long time and should be happy you got so many wonderful years with him/her. You will cry. You will hurt. But that's normal and good for the process of moving on.


hang in there and I'm/we're her for ya.

Just please stop sexting me. = )

I have a 4 year old dog. Love the dog to death. Throughout my life I have had to put down many loved pets. One thing that always struck me was how afraid they were every time I take them to the vet on regular visits. With the pets I have now I will pay extra to have the vet make a house call and put them to sleep, if possible I will do the injection myself. I just don't want to traumatize the animal in its final day.

Sorry for your loss.

 

Originally Posted by edwardt1988

ur 30 years old?

Will be in 9 months :(


Thanks everyone for the kind words. I really want to put her to sleep at home because I don't want to make a scene at the vet's office but it's my parents dog too and they don't want to do that plus it's a lot more expensive. Guess a lot of people will be starring at me when I completely lose it.

Do you guys think that getting another puppy right away is a good idea? I think that it will help move on so to speak but a few friends have said it's a bad idea.

Honestly, anyone in the vet's office should understand as they all have pets of their own so I wouldn't worry too much about causing a scene. I've been through it once with our family's 15 year old dog and I am absolutely dreading the day when we have to do it again. The family dog is currently 8 and by the time we have to put her down I believe it'll be on me to actually do it this time and I'm not sure how I'll be able to do it. Tearing up just thinking about it.

Getting another puppy right away probably isn't the best idea. Allow some time to heal. You'll probably find after some time though that you miss having a dog around and will get one but try not to make it a part of the healing process. Get one once you've moved on.

 

Originally Posted by tsxxx04

Will be in 9 months :(

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I really want to put her to sleep at home because I don't want to make a scene at the vet's office but it's my parents dog too and they don't want to do that plus it's a lot more expensive. Guess a lot of people will be starring at me when I completely lose it.

nothing wrong with being emotional at the vet...who cares what other people think.
gl

 

Originally Posted by Sandman_Good

I cried my eyes out but I was so glad that I was the last person my cat saw before passing on.

your fucking cat?

No way to prepare I'm afraid. As others have said it is seriously gonna suck... But you are doin the best thing.

Condolences.

Also I wouldn't get a puppy with a 14 year old. It will terrorize the poor old thing.

Let the old guy live out hos days in peace and quite then if he goes you can get two puppies !

have had to do this several times over the years. Very hard but they need you to be strong for them. On side note I bury all my pets in our backyard..dig the hole before you go to vet if you plan on doing this. just my opinion.

 

Originally Posted by voorh33s

your fucking cat?

Whats the difference in raising a cat for 14 years and loving it and losing it to a dog?

I am going through the same thing right now. My dog is also about 17 years old and my parents called to let me know he wasn't doing well last Friday. On Saturday I went over there and made a plate that consisted of 2 sandwhiches and half a bag of doritos. I instantly dropped it on the floor and let him have it. Just my way of letting him know he's still my homie.

Very sorry to hear that Stacie.

The gf and I took her parents 14 year old rotti a few months back bc her dad is a dick and just locks the old dog outside all day and night and there's no way this old dog could make it even one night outside in the cold. He's starting to have problems getting up and around so it's obv time to start thinking about putting him down and obv now I've bonded with him and don't want to do it.

In the end, it's what's best for your dog and think about how lucky he will be to die painlessly with you there with him. Def a better fate than most of us will receive.

Thoughts and prayers for you and your dog.

i usually post the dog on a swing gif in sad threads to try to cheer the person up

i dont know if its appropriate for this thread tho

http://www.andersoncooper.com/2012/0...-to-clone-dog/